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Computer programming courses can help you learn coding languages like Python, Java, and JavaScript, along with concepts such as algorithms, data structures, and software development principles. You can build skills in debugging, version control, and writing efficient code. Many courses introduce tools like Git for version control, integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code, and frameworks such as React or Django, that support developing applications and enhancing your programming capabilities.

Popular Computer Programming Courses and Certifications


  • P

    Peking University

    算法基础

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory

    ★ 4.8 (321) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Codio

    Object-Oriented Python: Inheritance and Encapsulation

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Persistence, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Python Programming, File Management, Computer Science

    ★ 4.4 (152) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Virginia

    Hypothesis-Driven Development

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Continuous Delivery, Product Testing, Agile Product Development, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, User Research, Product Development, Lean Methodologies, Innovation

    ★ 4.7 (1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Data Mining

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Text Mining, Data Presentation, Data Mining, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Dashboard Creation, Natural Language Processing, Unsupervised Learning, Data Mapping, Unstructured Data, Statistical Analysis, Graphing, Big Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning

    ★ 4.5 (3K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Alberta

    Reviews & Metrics for Software Improvements

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Usability Testing, User Research

    ★ 4.7 (1.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Responsible AI, Social Impact, Decision Intelligence

    ★ 4.8 (325) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • P

    Peking University

    C++程序设计

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, C (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Algorithms, Data Structures

    ★ 4.7 (813) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Securing Digital Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Information Systems Security, Human Factors (Security), Computer Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Vulnerability, Threat Modeling, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Security Controls, Public Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Safety and Security, Human Factors, Authentications, Data Integrity, Usability, Software Testing

    ★ 4.8 (172) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • B

    Board Infinity

    .Net Full Stack Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    ★ 4.1 (291) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Mobile Development, Data Structures, Application Development, Video Game Development, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Data Storage Technologies, Scripting Languages, Data Persistence, Computer Programming, Data Storage, Computational Logic, Front-End Web Development, Web Development

    ★ 4.7 (155) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • M

    Microsoft

    Create Machine Learning Models in Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Exploratory Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Microsoft Azure, Data Visualization, Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, Model Training, Transfer Learning, Databricks, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.5 (332) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • I

    IBM

    Python Project for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Web Scraping, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Analytical Skills, Data Visualization Software, Graphing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Science, Jupyter, Python Programming, Data Collection

    ★ 4.5 (4.9K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer programming courses

  • 算法基础: Peking University
  • Object-Oriented Python: Inheritance and Encapsulation: Codio
  • Hypothesis-Driven Development: University of Virginia
  • Data Mining: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Reviews & Metrics for Software Improvements: University of Alberta
  • Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Politecnico di Milano
  • C++程序设计: Peking University
  • Securing Digital Democracy: University of Michigan
  • .Net Full Stack Foundation: Board Infinity
  • Learn JavaScript: Scrimba

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